“Popehibited Items” art installation outside of P.O.P.E. on East Passyunk Avenue

If you were out in South Philly this weekend, you might have spotted this art installation mocking the list of prohibited items for the papal visit events. Street artist Kid Hazo, who you might recognize from the Queen of Jeans

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Spotted: Pope merchandise for sale at 9th and Passyunk

South Philly sure is gearing up for the papal visit this weekend. With more crowded parking, high-priced rentals and more, this weekend should be an interesting one. If you’re looking to pick up some Pope Francis shirts to remember this

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Consignment boutique for sneakers opening at 12th and Passyunk

Earlier this year, Addiction Boutique closed at 1713 S. 12th St. and was replaced by a short-lived consignment shop called Jillayne’s Boutique. Hopefully the next place coming in here has better luck. In recent years, collecting sneakers has become a bit

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First Pics: Stargazy serving up British baked goods at 1838 E. Passyunk Ave.

For just about a month now, Stargazy has been open at 1838 E. Passyunk Ave. in the former Ms. Goody Cupcake location, serving up a variety of British baked goods. This new spot from Chef Sam Jacobson is bringing things

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Another vape shop is opening on East Passyunk Avenue

On East Passyunk Avenue, there’s already one vape shop with Cloud N9NE, which opened in July of 2014 across from where the King of Jeans building once stood. Now there’s another shop opening, adding to the growing trend of vaping. This

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